Health & Vaccination

No special vaccinations are needed for a stay in Myanmar. Medical facilities in Myanmar guarantee a basic level of medical care. In order to prevent cases of diarrhea, however, we recommend to avoid drinking tap water.

When it comes to the Corona virus (COVID-19), we follow the recommendations made by the German Federal Foreign Office as well as the local authorities and the German Embassy on site. In case of any change of the health situation, the tour might be subject to according changes we will inform you about as soon as possible.

Language

The official language in Myanmar is Burmese. Additionally, there are several recognized regional languages, such as Shan in the Northeast of the country.

English is lingua franca and will serve you well while travelling.

Local Currency

The official currency in Myanmar is the Burmese Kyat. It is very easy to exchange money (Euros or US Dollars) anywhere in the country or to withdraw cash with a debit or credit card, as the banks have numerous branches. We recommend to take a part of the money in cash, and take a debit or credit card with you as well. Withdrawal fees might vary according to the regulations of your home bank.

Security

The issue of security plays a role in parts of Myanmar.

In planning out tours, we follow the recommendations and statements issued by the German Federal Foreign Office. Our route only leads us through areas deemed safe by the Office. While doing so, we keep close contact with the German Embassy and local authorities on the ground.

In case of any change of the security situation, the tour route might be subject to according changes.

Visa

A passport with a minimum six months validity at the time of travel and a visa are required for entry into Myanmar. The visa must be applied for in advance at the embassy of Myanmar. Currently, extended waiting periods up to several weeks might occur. Therefore, we recommend to apply for an e-Visa. Fees for this currently amount to 50 US dollars.

Visa regulations might change at any time. If so, we will inform you in time before the tour start.

GENERAL
ALBANIA
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA
EGYPT
IRAN
IRAQI KURDISTAN
ISRAEL / PALESTINE
JORDAN
LEBANON
MOROCCO
MYANMAR
OMAN
PAKISTAN
TUNISIA
TURKEY
UZBEKISTAN
KIRGISTAN